UN Commends Morocco for Advancing Peace, Justice in Central African Republic
Morocco has emerged as a key player in the reconstruction of the Central African Republic (CAR), with the United Nations recognizing its leading role in advancing the rule of law and institutional reform in the conflict-affected nation.
In its 2024 report on peacebuilding, the UN Secretary-General commended Morocco for its sustained diplomatic efforts and strategic leadership as chair of the Central African Republic (CAR) configuration within the UN Peacebuilding Commission.
Since assuming this role in 2019, Morocco has mobilized critical political and financial backing for judicial and security reforms in CAR. Its initiatives have helped stabilize the country's fragile institutions and secure international commitment for long-term peacebuilding.
The report credits Morocco's diplomacy with enhancing support for the Special Criminal Court — a hybrid tribunal mandated to prosecute serious crimes — and for backing grassroots reconciliation mechanisms.
These actions, in coordination with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the UN Development Program (UNDP), have been funded through the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), ensuring close collaboration with national authorities in Bangui.
UN leadership stresses that building the rule of law is essential for preventing future conflicts. The report calls for tighter coordination between agencies like the Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law (GFP), the Peacebuilding Commission, and the Peacebuilding Support Office. It also recommends greater integration of GFP partners — including OHCHR, UN Women, UNICEF, and UNODC — early in the planning stages of peacebuilding programs.
Cautioning against institutional setbacks during the withdrawal of peacekeeping missions, the report warns of the dangers of losing momentum in judicial reforms, transitional justice, and prison system improvements. It advocates for expanded use of adaptable PBF funding to sustain essential programs even after missions end.
To reinforce these goals, the UN urges stronger communication between the GFP and the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), and more frequent deployment of joint teams, including from the UN's logistical hub in Brindisi, Italy.
Above all, the report underlines that the success of rule of law initiatives hinges on lasting political will, both domestically and internationally. In this context, Morocco is held up as a model of commitment and vision, with the report framing its leadership as emblematic of Africa's growing voice in shaping international peacebuilding efforts.
Morocco's actions, the UN concludes, are helping to embed justice as a foundation for sustainable peace, and reinforcing its reputation as a key diplomatic actor within the UN's multilateral system.
In parallel to its diplomatic leadership, Morocco remains one of the UN's most active troop-contributing countries, with over 1,700 Moroccan peacekeepers currently deployed across missions.
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